Ruth Davidson on devolution, Brexit and the Conservative leadership race - BBC Newsnight

Twenty years on from the opening of the Scottish Parliament, Kirsty Walk talks to Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson.

The Scottish Parliament assumed full legal powers on 1 July 1999. Twenty years on from devolution, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says the Scottish parliament "has become the centre of Scottish civic and political life".

Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

[markandcathynickerson]

Given Boris johnsons statements concerning Scotland, anyone that supports the Conservative party isn't a Scot.

[erzan]

Design for the South East? Excuse me! London has the *worse* child poverty in the UK (12 regions/nations).

[edwardbagan]

5 HORSES IN THE RACE. AND YOU BACK THE 4 LOSERS RUTH. LOST RESPECT BECAUSE YOU KNOW THE SNP ARE COMPARING BORIS TO THATCHER. STAND UP TO THE SNP, YOU'VE LOST FACE NOT BACKING BORIS.

[brandonmcintosh]

I agree 100% with some comments here about miss Ruth Davidson. I realise I'm not the only person who finds here annoying and too good to be true. Jack of all trades, master of none is what I consider her, I'm so glad she's resigning tomorrow. I'm half Scottish and love visiting it on holiday when I'm up there. But she reminds me of my anut who's a successful but depressed career person. I can well believe she's a liar. There's something about her I don't like, I suggest she doesn't go back to journalism and please don't appear back In the spotlight again. I've never been a lover of the conservatives, I'm an anarchist, a lefty more of a Labour supporter even though they are not perfect. I'm a anti Trump person who took part in the anti trump rally last year and was In the rebellion extinction this year.

[amelio]

Coming from an Englishman, i wouldn't mind a PM Ruth, i think i'd be a great historic win, i think we should do more to link the four nations bonds.

[gkelly]

Why the fuck hasn't she run to lead the party? Boris Johnson ffs!!

[rangerofnorrath]

No matter what anyone says,
I believe in Vic *Tory*
Yay! 🙌
Intermission:
Please welcome the band Live!
🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸
Song: Pillar of Davidson
I *love* that song 💗
Watching from,
Somewhere near :
"Detroit Rock City"
Peace ✌

[finnersmcspeed]

I like Ruth. She is one of the few Tories I could trust.